Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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